Sometimes I wish that for maybe a month or even a few days, I didn't have to worry about the blood testing, the lows, the highs,the people asking "what are you doing?" and above all, just being able…Continue

I'm new to the website... so I dont really know what to do, I know a few people who have diabetes but I dont think any of them use this website, so I'm just gonna put myself out there, a few things…Continue

"I think I need to write a blog about hospital/nursing home hell, because I've been there, and let me tell you, it AIN'T pretty. But one comment about sliding scales before I go -- a huge problem is when they use a one-size fits-all…"

"Yes, that was just my point, only us, the type 1s, spouses and parents of young children know the intricateses of managing it 24/7. Such as, our worries at night (alarms or no alarms). Love ones play a big part of the support team. And living alone…"

"As a Type 1, we have I remember that most people with diabetes have Type 2. Unfortunately most caregivers in the hospital or nursing home situation are used to dosing insulin for people with Type 2. The insulin dosages recommended by Type 2 sliding…"

Welcome home geckogurl....fellow Canadian. Diagnosed on Remembrance Day....as if you COULD forget!! This is a great place to share, to learn, and to grow...all the while meeting new people world wide, and making friends ♥
Take a peek at some the groups when you get a chance. Just go to the top of your page, and click on "Groups". Once in, you can either peruse the wide array of available groups....or simply type a specific interest in the space provided. Take in some of the blogs/discussions and take a look at the Canada Embassy page as well, by going to the headings in the aqua coloured box in the upper left hand of the home page. Click on "DHF Grassroots". Once you're in scroll down, click on "Canada embassy", and voilà! The house in the photo is where Dr. Frederick Banting lived and had his medical practice in London, Ontario, Canada...before going to the University of Toronto to work on diabetes research, and ultimately the discovery of Insulin.
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Hope you find the support and information you came looking for. Here is a useful link to get you on your way:http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes
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Take care....and keep in touch!

Welcome to the family! On this forum you will learn so much. Most of all you will learn that you are not alone. Everyone here is supportive and will provide answers to your questions. Search the site for answers. Read the discussions and blogs for information. There are videos to help you understand diabetes and its treatment. Most of all there is family to talk to and even to vent to, if needed. Welcome home.

WELCOME TO ONE OF THE GREATEST FAMILIES YOU WILL EVER MEET MY FRIEND!!!! WE'RE GLAD YOU JOINED US!!!!!!!!!! Please introduce yourself on our forum. Questions??? Just ask one of us or post it on our forum and you will get many answers there.

From the Diabetes Hands Foundation blog...

HELMSLEY CHARITABLE TRUST GRANTS SUPPORT TO DIABETES HANDS FOUNDATION FOR FOURTH YEAR Funding in 2015 to support major transitions in programs and leadership at Diabetes Hands Foundation BERKELEY, CA: February 18, 2015 – The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Read on! →

Here’s a new way to celebrate Valentines Day: Buy a dozen roses, spare the cost of one (about $5) and donate to IDF’s Life for a Child program. By doing this, you will help children in need of life saving insulin. Those of Read on! →